Animals for Education-Critter Creek Wildlife
Station has a three-fold mission and presence in the Central Valley
community.

The first mission is rehabilitating injured
and orphaned wildlife in Tulare, Kings, Fresno and parts of Madera and Kern
counties. We respond to calls from the public as well as agencies such
as California Department of Fish and Game, Liberty Animal Control (Fresno
County), Tulare County Animal Control, Valley Oak SPCA, Kings County Animal
Control, California Highway Patrol, Fresno County and Tulare County
Sheriffs. We have someone answering the phone over 90% of the
time-seven days a week. Once we receive a call, we dispatch one of our
volunteers living in that area. These runners or first responders pick
up the animal and either transport it to the vet or to the facility for
care. At least 30% of our time on the phone is spent educating and
advising the public on wildlife and other environmental questions they have.

The second mission is doing educational
presentations. Several times a year we have Open Houses.
Visitors are able to view the wildlife in their native habitat. There
are guides available to answer any questions. These Open Houses are
popular especially for children because they can take their time, run around
taking pictures, and learn information about their favorite animal.

The last mission of the facility is to
provide a sanctuary for permanently imprinted native and non-native
wildlife. When illegal pets are confiscated, we are asked by law
enforcement to give the animal a safe place to live out its life, at the same
time protecting the public from harm. Whenever we can, we use these
animals to educate the public about wildlife law and the sad consequences
when the law is disobeyed.